Mrs. John Carrico Ill This Week With Bad Cold
Local note reports Mrs. John Carrico has been ill the past week with a bad cold. No further details are provided about her condition or prognosis.
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John Carrico
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1930
Page
1
Byrd Expedition Returns to New York Early June
The Byrd Antarctic expedition is projected to reach New York in early June. Weather, voyage duration, and arrival details frame the anticipated homecoming for the crew and support staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antarctic
New York
Snowy Evening Dusts Town With Light Fall
A light snow swept the area over an evening and most of the reading day, with the snowfall largely collecting by noon the following day.
City to advertise good points as old bills updated
The article notes more than half of the large size power bills have been replaced by smaller new ones. Chicago plans to advertise the city's good points while acknowledging its bad points have received publicity. Mrs. Myrtle Northup is appointed census enumerator in a Fairbury ward starting April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Myrtle Northup
Fairbury
Fairbury to vote on Sunday movie ban next Tuesday
Fairbury plans a special election to decide whether Sunday motion pictures will be permitted. The item dominates local concerns as readers note a pending public vote. Nearby residents, including Bert Shaw and Mary Ludwick, are mentioned in social notes.
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Fairbury
Rain Deluge Marks First Spring Storm Weekend
The first spring rain moved in Sunday evening bringing thunder and lightning and continuing into Monday with more than a half inch of rainfall reported across areas.
Miss Lucile Sparks Rehired With Pay Increase
Miss Lucile Sparks, a teacher near Havelock Nebraska, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Chester Sparks. She has been rehired with a salary increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Sparks
Havelock
Nebr
Chester Sparks
Lucile
Funeral Plans for Mr Wagner’s Father
Prof. W A Wagner and his son returned to Lincoln and Hastings to arrange funeral services for Mr Wagner’s father who died in a hospital there Monday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wagner
Meee
Lincoln
Hastings Eee
Mr. Wagner
Babe Ruth’s Salary Sparks Debate Over Yankee Contract
News confirms Babe Ruth seeks a two year Yankees deal at 80000 per year, up from a three year 70000 per year prior. His earnings reflect a strong drawing power, though comparisons to the President seem curious as experts weigh business value against national duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Yankees
United States
Yankee
Ruth
Davises Visit Beatrice Kin in Diller Area
Mr and Mrs Fred Davis of Beatrice visited Sunday with Diller relatives. The freeze Monday night nipped Fred Starrs potatoes some of which were up 4 or 5 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Davis
Beatrice
Diller
Fred Starr
Weather Drop Delivers Good Soak Across Farms
Winter wheat early sown oats and pastures received a generous soaking Sunday night into Monday, easing dryness on local farms and grazing lands.
Farmers store interior repainted for lighter look
The Farmers store interior is being repainted with lighter color on the ceiling side walls and shelving. This change improves the room's overall appearance and brightness.
Heat resistance breaker strip boosts tire life in G and J tires
Beatrice Nebr shop promotes a heat resistant breaker strip in G and J tires promising longer life. Gamble managers tout nine points of superior construction for 32x6.00 tires priced at 13.95 with tube free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Nebr
World War I Losses Record Killed in Action and Wounds
During World War I 1,656 officers and 312 enlisted men were killed in action, and 12,383 enlisted men died of wounds received.
Kensington Meeting Planned at Haover Home
The B. B. Kensington will meet at Mrs. Walter Haover’s home on Tuesday March 25. Mrs. Gerth and Mrs. Wolken entertain. All members are urged to attend to decide on the by lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Kensington
Walter Haover
Gerth
Wolken
N R C Elects New Officers At Mrs Richardson Home
The N R C met at Mrs Leonard Richardson's home on Wednesday March 19 with 13 members and 4 children. Officers elected were President Mrs Orville Richardson Secretary Treasurer Mrs Bert Weaver and Reporter Mrs Arthur Kunecke. A dainty lunch followed and the group planned to meet again April 2 hosted by Mrs Frank Eick with roll call asking for favorite receipts.
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Leonard Richardson
Orville Richardson
Sec
Treas
Bert Weaver
Arthur Kunecke
Frank Eick
Cemetery Curbs and Corner Blocks Slated for Removal
George F. Riddle, Ben Roelfs and E. E. McCune of the Ground Committee urge cemetery owners to lower or remove curbs and corner blocks that sit above lawn level. The goal is easier upkeep and smoother supervision under the endowment funds, ensuring harmony in lot care and maintenance.
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Cemetery
George F. Riddle
Ben Roelfs
E. E. McCune
Com
Gravel Road Improve To Fairbury Route In Work Plan
Diller to Fairbury gravel project advances with 13 miles of P W F highway to receive gravel beginning at the Gage county line. A new county grader works east of Diller cemetery. Cost estimated at 5250 with farmers supplying cash and labor, Chamber of Commerce and county sharing the rest. Heavy rain delays hauling scheduled for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Prairie Home Cemetery
Fairbury
Gage County
Diller Cemetery
Potatoes Planted Across Several Patches Last Week
Reports indicate multiple patches received potato plantings during the past week as farmers worked the soil. The activity highlights ongoing crop preparation in the region with no further details on yields or varieties.
Sparks Family Sunday Visit at Thompson Home
Mr and Mrs Chester Sparks and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Sparks
Sam Thompson
Fragments Describe Nearby Weather and Preparations
Uneven read of a local report notes trees readying and temper in the air with hints of damp conditions. The fragmentary text mentions Monday activities and possible weather-related delays.
Oats Sowed in Diller Neighborhood Before Sunday Rain
Several fields of oats were sown in the Diller neighborhood prior to the rainy day on Sunday, according to local reports. The timing suggests recent planting activity amid unsettled weather patterns.
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Diller
Mrs H Neilson Leaves Nelson Home for Ruskin
Mrs H Neilson departed Ruskin Tuesday after a two week stay at the home of Supt and Mrs A J Nelson.
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H. Neilson
Supt
A. J. Nelson
Ruskin
Health and Household Topics at March Meeting
On March 26 at 8 PM Mrs. Herman Albers hosts a session with assistants and leaders. Mrs. D Fanders and Mrs. F Henrichs introduce a health roll call. Gert Maive moderates a segment on a Good Home Remedy and Century's Advance in Survey. Children perform a first aid demonstration and a talk titled What Everyone Ought to Know About Germs. Music accompanies the program.
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D. Fanders
F. Henrichs
Newsy California Letter From a Former Diller Girl
Golda Miller McKinley writes from Oxnard California to Frank T Pearce of the Diller Record requesting an address change from San Bernardino to Oxnard She notes developing 63 acres nine miles from Ventura and eight miles from the ocean with 60 acres for oranges and English walnuts and lists new ranch buildings a two story house and modern electric amenities.
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Frank.t. Pearce
Pub
Diller
Mr. Pearce
San Bernardino
Oxnard
Ventura
Ocean
Adaline
Sylva’s
Los Angeles
Miss Patton Visits Sister in Lincoln
Miss Helen Patton visits her sister Miss Edith Patton in Lincoln. A wounded veterans organization in France opposes military toys for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Patton
Edith Patton
Lincoln
France
Survey finds husbands favor wives who can cook
A recent survey claims the typical husband prefers a wife who can cook. Experts respond that researchers are merely confirming common assumptions.
Steiner Returns From Honolulu Visit
John Steiner arrived back in Diller yesterday after a three month trip to Honolulu Hawaii where he enjoyed a pleasant visit with his sister Mrs Clara Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steiner
Diller
Honolulu
Hawaii
Clara Allen
Cavet couple attends Carmen by Chicago Civic Opera Co
Mr and Mrs L M Cavett attended the grand opera Carmen presented by the Chicago Civic Opera Co at the University Coliseum in Lincoln last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Cavett
Carmen
Chicago Civic Opera Co
University Coliseum
Lincoln
J N Club Meeting Closes With Refreshments And Games
The J N club met March 12 with Mrs Rudolph Hubka. Ten members answered roll call with a St Babpick quotation. Afternoon games saw Mrs James win first prize and guest Miss Mary Kostal take second. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs Charles Hays and the group set a two week meeting with a prompt roll call on club betterment ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N
Rudolph Hubka
James
Mary Kostal
Chas. Hays
Market prices for grain and produce in yesterday's trade
Diller markets list yesterday's prices for wheat 0.82, corn 0.65, oats 0.40, cream 0.34, eggs 0.20, heavy hens 0.20, roosters 0.10. The data reflects local buy offers and farm-gate values.
Constitution and Declaration Not in Congressional Library
The original copies of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are not housed in the Congressional library in Washington. The note underscores their absence from the primary archival holdings and hints at other repositories or locations for these founding documents.
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Washington
Death rate in the States rises 1924 to 1929
Deaths per 100000 people climbed from 15 in 1924 to over 21 in 1929, indicating a worsening trend in mortality across the United States.
Franklin quote on unity among signers of independence
Benjamin Franklin urged the Declaration of Independence signers to stay united or face collective downfall. The remark emphasizes solidarity against royal authority and the risks of disunity among the colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Newly Found Peking Skull Believed Woman’s Remains
A recently uncovered Peking skull, estimated at a million years old, is identified as that of a woman. The ancient figure has no means to contest her age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Cold Snow Cold Iron and Winter Named in Idla Hotel
A cold proposition from a Idla Kansas hotel lists three men known as Coldsnow Coldiron and Winter. They were connected to a nighttime incident and face unspecified accusations as local authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idla
Kan
Peo Fe
Americans scrap 15 million cars for 12 billion in 10 years
New statistics reveal Americans have scrapped 15 million motor cars over the past decade, costing 12 billion dollars. The data highlight the scale of vehicle retirements and the financial value attached to discarded autos.
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